Donation Policy for the Friends

            The Friends of the Calhoun County Library (FOCCL) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that sponsors and supports library book clubs, fundraisers, teen internship opportunities, and library advocacy efforts.

            Every Tuesday afternoon between 2 PM and 5 PM, the Friends of the Calhoun County Library opens their special sales room which  can be accessed from inside or outside of the library. You can browse through the room and pick up whatever your heart desires: hardback books, paperback books, DVDs, audiobooks, puzzles, and some other surprises. Best of all, it won’t break the bank.

Hardback books $2 (3 for $5)

Paperback books $1 (7 for $5)

AudioVisual Materials $2 (3 for $5) *BluRay $4 (3 for $10)

Board Books for Babies $ .50 (5 for $2)

Jigsaw Puzzles $5

            With a major overhaul and reorganization over the last year, there are many new titles and categories to explore. There is also an extensive selection of Christian fiction, children’s books, biographies, historical non-fiction, and even fun, gently-used jigsaw puzzles. Check out the book display in the window to see what’s new. 

            During the library’s regular business hours, there is always a little cart by the circulation desk that has books for purchase. These purchases also benefit the FOCCL. So, whenever you come in, check out the cart to see if anything sparks your fancy. You might see something you must have for your own collection!

            If you would like to donate your books and movies to help out the Friends of the Calhoun County Library and the Calhoun County Library, please read the following policy:

The Friends of the Calhoun County Library accepts donations of reading and audio/visual materials in good condition. Good condition items are new/gently used and free of mold, mildew, stains, strong odors, and missing/torn pages.

We are unable to accept reference materials (encyclopedias, dictionaries, textbooks, etc.), older nonfiction materials (more than 5 years), computer/technology/medical manuals, Reader’s Digest Condensed Books or Illustrated Classics, periodicals/magazines of any type, and obsolete media formats (VHS, cassette, etc).

            For information on becoming a Friend or finding out when the best time to donate is, call the Library at (803) 874-3389. Don’t forget to come check out the sale next Tuesday; you never know what you might come across at the Friends of the Calhoun County Library Book Sale!